Thursday, 2 April 2026

The Tale of an Encouraging Toucan...

Image shows a painted toucan illustraiton, the toucan has a bright orange beak, and is surrounded by green palm leaves. the Phrase" You, Too, Can Do this, stands out in white against a mottled Blue background.
Want to encourage yourself
(or someone else) with this toucan?
Tap or click here...

Hello there

And as ever, I hope you're well and flourishing in these crazy times.

Here, I had so many " Spring wildflower" intentions for you. And this post is the tale of how they got overtaken, by a toucan.

He (and he is a he, because, as I found out, they seem to have have brighter beaks and feet than the females), came flapping into my mind, full of life and joy, about a week ago.

Apart from checking online how many toes toucans have, and their beak size relative to their bodies (answer: huge) this image is pretty much that which I "saw" in my mind's eye from that first evening...Which definitely doesn't always happen. :-).


At first...

At first, I thought this was an entirely private thing, great for sending a boost to a friend. then, as this bird absolutely wouldn't leave my mind, on he went onto some products to inspire and cheer.



This image is the same as the one described above only at a smaller size and on a fridge, as a magnet.
Here he is on a fridge magnet...



This image is a photo of the same inspiring toucan quote, but on a horizontal greeting card.
Being great on a greeting card...




Image is a Photo of a tote bag bearing the same inspiring toucan image
And absolutely rocking it
on a tote bag...



But when he still wouldn't leave my thoughts, I modified this image, and a new toucan pattern was born. So if you're up for happy toucans on, for example, a mug, or cushion/throw pillow, here they are.




In this photo, toucans similar to the one in the original image are "dancing " in a pattern with palm leaves against a blue speckled background. Here, the pattern is applied on two mugs on a wooden shelf.
Happy toucans on multiple mugs...


This image is a photo of a cushion or throw pillow, bearing the same design as described on the mugs above, The cushoin is on a grey sofa or couch, and looks very vibrant there.





So...


So, adorable cute and joyous though he undoubtedly is, this is one toucan that clearly wants to multiply, and bring as much joy to people as he can. If he floats your boat, please make him happy too, and grab some toucan joy here.




Finally...

As you can imagine, the "problem" of having an unexpectedly happy toucan is an absolutely excellent one to have. But if you're craving considerably smaller birdy/ easter type designs, if you tap or click here, you should find a selection of all my previous offerings on that theme.

I'm not sure whether they'll be a post next week-it's more likely to be the week after.

But in any event, and whether or whatever you're celebrating or not at the moment, I wish you lots of joy (whether toucan-related or not) and send you huge love and thanks for being here.

More soon.

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